Hotel Zindel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Port of San Diego in San Diego

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Billiards
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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505 W Grape St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elite Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Downtown San Diego stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Diego hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center. Petco Park and San Diego Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zindel

Hotel near Port of San Diego in San Diego
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Zindel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zindel Hotel
Hotel Zindel San Diego
Hotel Zindel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Zindel to the airport?

Hotel Zindel is 2 mi (10-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zindel?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zindel on Jan 5, 2026 start from $75.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Zindel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Zindel.

How close is Hotel Zindel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (14-min drive) from Mission Beach and 7.1 mi (14-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Zindel offer free breakfast?

Hotel Zindel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Zindel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Zindel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Zindel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Zindel have a pool?

Hotel Zindel does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Zindel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Zindel to downtown San Diego?

Hotel Zindel is 0.8 mi away from San Diego.

Hotel Zindel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 588 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Honey, Mill Creek

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for being Welcoming, and ease of communication to check-in. The room was great and loved the interior design of the room, the coffee machine was a lovely touch, but ran out of creamer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel itself is very nice. Some rooms have shared bathrooms while others have their own bathrooms. I stayed in the 2 bedroom which had 2 full private baths. The entrance for the room is a little strange since it’s in the side of the hotel almost feels like a small walkway/alleyway. It was all self check in and remote, but the number they say to reach out in is very quick to respond to any questions. Now to the room itself, right when you enter there is a small doorway then to the right is the first room which has a twin bed and bath. Everything was clean and they provided shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Plus towels. Another factor to note is only the town room has a door. The room with the king bed does not have a door at all except in the bathroom. Also the living room which has a couch and tv is in the larger room. Also the mini fridge is in there. Since it’s on the bottom floor you can hear all the noise from the floor above. It’s not too bad but you can definitely hear it. The room doesn’t let any natural light in so you don’t really know what time it is or how the weather is outside. I didn’t mind it cause to sleep it definitely helped having it completely dark in there. The stay was nice , not your typical hotel but still enjoyed it. Also the walk to all the shops & food is only a couple mins since it’s right by little Italy. Also for Parking there is none but I used spot hero ( it’s an app) and found parking nearby for fairly cheap in a parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Aliso Viejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, I really enjoyed the place. The only issue is that the restroom is outside the room if you are ok with that you’ll have a lovely stay. They even give some coffee fruit and oats to start the day. Beautiful ‼️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and you could walk to most places of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Marwa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation is not a hotel. It is a hostel. The price seems good for San Diego at first, but they surprise you with a $25 a day surcharge for "amenities" (a coffee machine and cheap packaged breakfast items). With how much you end up paying, you might as well book a nicer hotel. The rooms were very very small. There is only one bathroom for an entire floor, so you have to share it with many rooms. One of the bathrooms was out of order for 2 days, so guests were made to shower upstairs. There was no privacy in the bathroom, as the windows were left open. The staff were friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Amenities
The customer service was a 10!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Abraham, San Diego

Limited towels and cheap ones too. Noisy, especially in the weekends. Check out is at 10am rather than 11am. Honestly, stay away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. They delivered fresh towels when I asked at midnight. This was a totally unexpected service. Bravo!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyatta

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a nice look inside and out. The surrounding area is really nice and little Italy is so cool. The biggest downside is in the shared bathroom, the shower was not draining. The water was up to my ankles. So then I question even though the bathroom looks clean, why was this not fixed or was it not noticed. Luckily, another bathroom down the hall was a lot better. Ample coffee around too but I'm unsure how often they change the water in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to walk to all restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christofer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was awesome for a hostile. They kept the bathrooms clean, and the property itself is in really good shape and updated. Only complaint is that room service didn’t come into our room once to clean up. Also, we didn’t know it was a hostel. It turned out being OK but you have a shared bathroom with everybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location with restaurants a short walk away. Personal AI concierge, very helpful and responsive. There is no human present at the property. The property felt very secured with double and triple code required entrances. The decor is contemporary and of good taste. The only disappointment for me was the level of FLOORS cleaninness … in spite of all the positives the floors scream of needing serious attention. The fountain at the entrance is nice and yet sitting in that area I just kept looking at the dirty corners and floor stains. The shared bathroom also has floors that should be throughly scrubbed and bleached.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very surprised with the quality and the price, I got a deal on Expedia and only paid $50 for one night. It was beautiful, quiet, and it was nice once you turned on the A/C and huge fan above the bed, the private bathroom was clean with modern but classic look to it and was very beautiful all around. Outside the room there was the main entrance with their waterfall and off to the side a lounge area with complimentary snacks a coffee station ready to go for those that need to get out early and fast like me for flights. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling or just wanting to adventure while visiting San Diego. Its also great for those with social anxiety because everything is self serve and done through text. 10/10 recommended and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in and everything is self done with codes. Pretty neat if you ask me. Room was clean and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly room in good location

Location was excellent; mini Queen suite nice in size. Unpleasant odor in room gave me a headache - smelled similar to cats. Virtually no hot water in the shower. Coffee bar in common area nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025